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Nigeria King of Rap, FriendsWitNobody (F.W.N) JG Takes Giant Strides
6Mar By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Nigeria King of Rap, FriendsWitNobody (F.W.N) JG Takes Giant Strides

    James Guyton, a rapidly emerging American music sensation with Nigerian roots, has revealed his latest album titled "BLOCK".   The album, a testament to his commitment to championing Nigerian artists and their music, features collaborations with two Nigerian music stars @dopestdjfemzey and @Original_jdee.   This new project, already creating waves in the digital sphere, marks JG's strategic effort to rejuvenate the rap genre in Nigeria, which he believes has lost its prominence in the local music industry.         According to JG’s country Manager, Sunday Chibuike, "Nigerians can anticipate JG’s forthcoming release in Nigeria titled 'IGWE #IGBO OFFICIAL' by the end of March, 2020."   In recognition of his Niger...
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The wicked people in Nigeria don’t want to die – Senate Minority leader, Abaribe
26Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The wicked people in Nigeria don’t want to die – Senate Minority leader, Abaribe

The Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, expressed his astonishment at the enduring life of wicked people in Nigeria during a valedictory session held to honor the late Senator Ignatius Longjan, who represented Plateau South before his passing. Abaribe lamented the loss of many good individuals in the country and paid tribute to Longjan as a "peace builder and a very good person." During the session, the Abia-born lawmaker raised the question about the prevalence of losing the good ones and expressed his concern about the perpetuation of wicked people in the country. He empathized with Longjan's family, constituents, the diplomatic community, and all Nigerians in general.
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No going back on social media regulation – Lai Mohammed
21Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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No going back on social media regulation – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has emphasized that the federal government is committed to proceeding with its agenda to regulate social media. Mohammed disclosed this decision weeks after denying the existence of a bill for social media regulation in an interview with an international news platform. He further revealed that the government has already engaged with major platforms such as Facebook and Google. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on February 20, Mohammed reiterated that the purpose of the regulation is to prevent harm to the country through social media. He stated, “We are pushing ahead with our plan to sanitize the social media, working with stakeholders. By March 2, 2020, we will inaugurate a stakeholders committee that will deliberate and recommend t...
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Tragic Passing of Nollywood Actor, Frank Dallas in Abia Hotel Room
21Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragic Passing of Nollywood Actor, Frank Dallas in Abia Hotel Room

Reportedly, Nollywood actor Frank Dallas passed away on Wednesday, February 19 in his hotel room in Abia State while attending a summit. The Actors' Guild of Nigeria (AGN) PRO Monalisa Chinda-Coker released a statement noting that the President of the Guild, Mr. Emeja Rollas, has canceled all official activities for three days to mourn the late actor.     The statement conveyed;   "With heart full of sorrow, we announce the sudden death of the immediate past National PRO of GNU, Frank Dallas Ebulukwu. “The National President of AGN, Ejezie Emeka Rollas has declared three days of National mourning and prayers accross all State Chapters including FCT Abuja.’ “In view of this, all official activities of the Guild at all levels are hereby cancelled...
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103 individuals succumb to Lassa fever as it spreads across 16 states
20Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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103 individuals succumb to Lassa fever as it spreads across 16 states

The recent outbreak of Lassa fever in Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of 103 individuals, as disclosed by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday, February 19. The outbreak was reported to have commenced on December 30, 2019. The unfortunate victims were inhabitants of Ondo, Edo, Ebonyi, Kano, Kogi, Kaduna, Taraba, Plateau, Bauchi, Enugu, Abia, Benue, Borno, Gombe, Sokoto, and Katsina. A total of 586 cases have been confirmed countrywide, with Edo bearing the highest burden of confirmed cases at 35%, followed by Ondo at 32% and Ebonyi at 6%. Additionally, 26 states have documented at least one confirmed case within the 101 local government areas in the country. Part of the NCDC's report states: "Cumulatively fr...
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The Arrival of Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents’ Corpses in Their Hometown in Rolls Royce (Photos)
14Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Arrival of Nnamdi Kanu’s Parents’ Corpses in Their Hometown in Rolls Royce (Photos)

The corpses of Nnamdi Kanu's parents, Eze Isreal Kanu and his wife Ugoeze Sally, have arrived in Afaraukwu, Abia state for their burial ceremony scheduled to be held today, February 14. The corpses of the parents of the fugitive leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) arrived the community in two hearses. Here are photos below; Recall that Nnamdi Kanu has apologized to Abia State's Police Commissioner, Ene Okon, over threats to hunt down his children if the burial ceremony of his parents, taking place today, February 14, is disrupted. According to the IPOB leader, he made the threats after transitioning from intense sadness at losing both of his parents to extreme anger. Kanu added that he also considered th...
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"We all know the entertainment industry is now soaked in tribalism" Etcetera responds as Emma Ugolee asks why most top artists are from the Southwest
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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"We all know the entertainment industry is now soaked in tribalism" Etcetera responds as Emma Ugolee asks why most top artists are from the Southwest

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been brought to attention by media personality Emma Ugolee and singer Etcetera. They started a dialogue on tribalism within the industry, questioning why most top artists are from the Southwest. Despite the presence of artists from other regions producing great music, there seems to be a dominant representation from the Southwest. Emma expressed his musings on the matter, acknowledging Nigeria's rich and diverse musical tradition. He pondered whether the prevalence of top musical acts from the Southwest is coincidental or if there are underlying factors at play. He emphasized that his inquiry is free from bias or tribalism, citing past instances of artists from various regions making waves in the industry. Emma also questioned if Lagos, as a hub fo...
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The Tragic Murder of a Couple in Umuahia: Scheduled Burial for Victims
12Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Tragic Murder of a Couple in Umuahia: Scheduled Burial for Victims

The upcoming burial of the couple, who were tragically shot in front of their three children in Umuahia, is scheduled to take place on March 7th in Afikpo Ugwuegu Ubam.   The Abia State Police Command apprehended and publicly presented an armed robbery gang responsible for the brutal killing of Mr. and Mrs. Darlington Chinyere Uzoma. The incident occurred along Secretariat Road, Ogwurube Layout, Umuahia, following a robbery where the culprits stole the day’s earnings from the victims.
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EFCC interrogates former Governor T.A Orji and son over alleged embezzlement of billions of Naira! Shocking details revealed!
11Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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EFCC interrogates former Governor T.A Orji and son over alleged embezzlement of billions of Naira! Shocking details revealed!

An investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allegedly revealed the existence of billions linked to Chinedum Orji, the son of former Abia State Governor T.A Orji, who currently serves as the Speaker of Abia House of Assembly.   The discovery was made following a petition filed by Fight Corruption: Save Nigeria Group against the former Governor and his son on March 17, 2017. T.A. Orji, who held the governorship position for two terms between 2007 and 2011 and now represents Abia Central Senatorial district, has been accused of withdrawing N500 million monthly as a security vote from the state’s treasury during his eight years in office.   The group has also alleged T.A. Orji of diverting funds amounting to “N383 billion revenue from the Federation Acco...
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<article> ''You're an unknown Fulani servant in police uniform'' – IPOB replies Abia Police Commissioner, Ene Okon, over threat to disrupt Nnamdi Kanu's parents' burial
10Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to Abia Police Commissioner, Ene Okon's threat to disrupt the funeral of the parents of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), if members of the group attend the event.   Ene Okon was quoted saying, "I have already reached out to the traditional prime minister of Afaraukwu (Nnamdi Kanu’s community) and told him that if they want the burial to go smoothly and for police to give them security, they should tell IPOB not to near the area not to talk of participating in the burial."   "If they fail to adhere to what we’ve told them, that means they do not want the burial to go on smoothly because we are going to scatter the place. IPOB is proscribed by the feder...
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